Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846, A.L.s. to Sylvanus Fansher; Cambridge, 1 side (4 pages), 1835 January 1, 1835 January 1 Digital
Scope and Contents
Correspondence discussing the prospects of Fansher gaining a patent for his design for a window-sash fastener and earning a profit from the device. Waterhouse also writes about Samuel Thomson's difficulties with other practitioners encroaching on his patent rights for medical treatments.
Dates
- Creation: 1835 January 1
Language of Materials
Collection is in English, French, and Latin.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Access requires advance notice. Contact Public Services for further information.
Extent
02.25 cubic feet (6 flat storage boxes)Creator
- From the Collection: Waterhouse family. (Family)
- From the Collection: Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
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